Trump urges rate cuts as Fed weighs inflation risks and a cooling job market
President Donald Trump again pressed the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, calling them artificially high as the Treasury Department
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Starburst tops Halloween candy sales in Michigan
Starburst is the most popular Halloween candy in Michigan, according to data compiled by candystore.com. Candy corn ranked second, followed
Eaton County
Eaton Rapids scarecrows line Main Street for annual fall display
Eaton Rapids residents and local businesses have lined Main Street with handcrafted scarecrows for the annual contest hosted by the
Ingham County
Michigan Treasury expands eServices platform with new tax programs
The Michigan Department of Treasury is expanding its online tax services beginning November 12, adding several tax programs to its
Opinion
A Food Grant Should Be Judged by What It Puts on the Table
A food program earns its keep when it helps farms sell what they grow and helps people get food. A
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken council tables $33,650 lagoon repair proposal; discusses sewer costs and village property
The Village of Mulliken Council met Monday, October 5, 2026. Members tabled a proposal to repair eroding banks and replace
National
Virginia and DC sue to halt Trump arch construction
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed federal lawsuits on Saturday to stop the construction of a proposed 250-foot memorial
Money
Tech debt surge strains bond markets ahead of midterms
Tech stocks and corporate bonds faced renewed pressure in late October as investors grew wary of the massive capital expenditures
Local News
Portland football team enters state playoffs with perfect record
The 2026 Michigan high school football playoffs began Friday, October 30, with 288 teams advancing to the postseason across eight
Study estimates 2025 tariffs raised Wisconsin household costs by $1,100
A Midwest economic analysis estimated that tariffs imposed in 2025 raised costs for the average Wisconsin household by $1,100 over
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Michigan ballot measure could restrict political giving by utilities and contractors
Michigan voters may decide in November whether to restrict political contributions from certain executives, board members and owners connected to
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Fed minutes show inflation remained elevated as growth continued
Federal Reserve officials said inflation remained elevated at their July 28-29 meeting, while labor market conditions stayed stable and the
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Florida primaries reshape Senate and governor contests ahead of midterms
Florida voters delivered a surprise Democratic Senate primary victory to progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon, who defeated retired Army Lt.
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Lansing residents question police license-plate camera tracking
Automated license-plate readers are prompting privacy concerns in Lansing after residents discovered their vehicles had been scanned multiple times. A
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Trump presses Senate to advance stalled cryptocurrency market bill
President Donald Trump urged Senate lawmakers Wednesday to pass the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrency and defining
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Fugitive remains at large after police search in Lake County
A fugitive remained at large Thursday after Michigan State Police searched near a residence in Chase Township on Tuesday. Police
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Williamstown Township updates rules for farm animals on larger residential lots
The Williamstown Township Board of Trustees adopted amendments Aug. 12 governing the keeping of farm animals on non-farm parcels larger
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CDC data highlights questions around cannabis-related emergency visits
Preliminary CDC data shows emergency department visits involving Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, or CHS, more than tripled after hospitals began using
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